What is the last date for Link Aadhaar Card to Axis Bank

In June this year, by issuing the notification on behalf of the Central Government it was said that it has become necessary to link the Aadhaar with the bank account.

If you have an account in any bank, by 31 December you will need to link your account to the Aadhaar Card. If you do not link the account, then you will get a problem with the transaction. Your account can also be closed.

Steps to update Aadhaar in your Axis Bank Accounts

The Government of India mandates linking Aadhaar to your bank account

The Prevention of Money Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Act, 2005 (“PML Act 2005”) has been amended [as per Government of India Gazette No. 13012/79/2017/Legal-UIDAI (No. 4 of 2017)], with effect from June 1, 2017 to require Aadhaar for every bank account. All existing Bank accounts need to be linked with the respective Aadhaar number by 31st December, 2017, failing which the accounts will be blocked for use. The customers who have not been assigned Aadhaar number yet, the proof of application towards enrollment for Aadhaar needs to be submitted to the Bank.

Please Note: This mandate is not applicable to customers holding NRI accounts, small savings accounts and residing in Assam, Meghalaya and Jammu & Kashmir.

What is Aadhaar ?

Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification (UID) number which the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is issuing for all Indian residents who are enrolling for the same. Axis Bank has launched the facility for linking Aadhaar number with your bank accounts.

Benefits of Aadhaar Linked Bank Accounts:

Linking your Aadhaar number with your Axis bank Account lets you:

Have a single financial address for government subsidies

Receive direct credit of LPG subsidy from Government into your account

How to check the status of Aadhaar linking request?

The status of successfully updated Aadhaar can also be checked via Axis Mobile :

Log in to Axis Mobile >> Select Insta Services >> Update Aadhaar

If your Aadhaar is successfully linked, same will reflect in the above mentioned option

My Aadhaar number is already linked with some other bank account, do I still have to link Aadhaar with my Axis Bank account?

Yes, as per the new amendment in PMLA rules by the Govt., all accounts should be linked with Aadhaar by Dec 31, 2017; failing which the accounts will become inoperative till the time the Aadhaar number is submitted in the said accounts. You need to update your Aadhaar number in all your Bank accounts.

In case a family member is a joint holder in your account, they will also need to update their Aadhaar number in the said account.

Is Aadhaar updation mandatory for Non-resident accounts?

If a customer is a non-resident Indian citizen Aadhaar updation is not mandatory.

What is “Aadhaar linking for Govt benefits”?

Customers can link any one particular bank account with their Aadhaar number for the following benefits:

Have a single financial address for government subsidies

Receive direct credit of LPG subsidy from Government into your account

Customers’ Aadhaar and specified bank account will be mapped at NPCI to enable receipt of Direct Benefit Transfer(DBT) from Government of India.

How long does it take to link Aadhaar to bank account?

This process takes around 4 to 5 working days after submission of request.

What is the turn around time for Aadhaar updation with Axis Bank ?

Via Axis Mobile App: 1 working day

Via Internet Banking: 1 working day

Via Phone Banking: 1 working day

Via Branch : 1 working day

Via ATM: 3 to 4 working days

Linking Your Aadhaar Card to Your Axis Account through the Offline

Before commencing the process of linking your Aadhaar Card to your Axis bank account, you will require few documents ready with you, including an original copy and photocopy of your Aadhaar Card, your Axis passbook and the Aadhaar Card linking form that can be downloaded from the Axis website or you may get that form form Axis Branch.

Now you will require to fill information required in the form by entering the name and address of your branch, your Axis account number, your name and address as printed on the Aadhaar Card, and your Aadhaar Number or aadhar UID number. Now Attach A photocopy of your Aadhaar Card with the form. After you have completed entering the necessary details, you will be required to visit to your bank branch to submit the application to a representative or official of the bank.

In next step bank will verify your details and The bank will accept the original Aadhaar Card along with a photocopy and will then start the verification process, cross-checking the information you have provided with the information on the Aadhaar database. If the details match, the processing of your application will begin, and once that has been completed, you will receive a notification from the bank at your registered mobile number that your Aadhaar Card has been successfully linked to your Axis account.